2024 Lucid Air Recalls, Issues & Maintenance
The 2024 Lucid Air carries 9 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering software and defroster/defogger/hvac system. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. Lucid publishes a real schedule and it is refreshingly specific: an annual or 12,000-mile multi-point inspection covering brakes, coolant condition, and a road test, with the cabin filter and wipers done at the same visit. Brake fluid goes every 2 years or 24,000 miles. The stand-out line is the 12V system: the Air and Gravity carry two 12V batteries and Lucid schedules their replacement at 4 years or 48,000 miles rather than waiting for failure, a policy we wish every EV maker copied since dead 12V batteries are the leading cause of bricked EVs. High-voltage battery health gets a formal check every 2 years alongside the A/C performance test.
9 Open Recalls
Source: NHTSAFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
Campaign #24V076000 · Jul 2, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
Campaign #24V076000 · Jul 2, 2024
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Campaign #24V495000 · Jun 28, 2024
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Campaign #24V495000 · Jun 28, 2024
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Campaign #24V836000 · May 11, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Campaign #24V836000 · May 11, 2024
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Risk: A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Campaign #25V669000 · Jul 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Campaign #25V669000 · Jul 10, 2025
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-03-0.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #25V670000 · Jul 10, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #25V670000 · Jul 10, 2025
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #26V017000 · Jan 16, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #26V017000 · Jan 16, 2026
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-01-0.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Campaign #26V193000 · Mar 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Campaign #26V193000 · Mar 26, 2026
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
Risk: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-03-0. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 25V669.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Campaign #26V309000 · May 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Campaign #26V309000 · May 13, 2026
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lucid will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to continually inspect for an inverter failure. If a failure is detected Lucid will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-05-0.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Campaign #26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Campaign #26V540000 · Aug 20, 2026
Issue: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
Risk: An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
Known issues for this vehicle
What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2024 Lucid Air.
Reported to NHTSA
NHTSA has 10 complaints on file for the 2024 Lucid Air (2024-09 → 2026-08). We haven't grouped them yet for this specific vehicle — for now, the full list lives on NHTSA.
Top reported components: POWER TRAIN (5) · SERVICE BRAKES (3) · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)
Issues on other model years
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.
Essential maintenance
Critical for safety and preventing major damage
Annual Multi-Point Inspection
Every 12,000 miEvery 12 months or 12,000 miles: brake pads and rotors, brake fluid condition, coolant condition, 12V condition, tire balance, and a road test.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.
Tire Rotation & Balance
Every 12,000 miAnnually or 12,000 miles on matched-size Airs; staggered fitments get wear checks instead. Over 1,000 horsepower in the fast versions makes tires the biggest running cost.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.
Brake Fluid
Every 24,000 miEvery 2 years or 24,000 miles per the factory schedule.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$180–$200
Shop
~$125–$140
DIY
~$10–$25
DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.
Brake Inspection
Every 12,000 miWithin the annual inspection. Regen does most stopping, so the checks target corrosion and caliper movement more than pad wear.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.
Important maintenance
Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently
12V Batteries (Scheduled Replacement)
Every 48,000 miBoth 12V batteries replaced every 4 years or 48,000 miles with Lucid-approved parts, a scheduled item rather than a wait-for-failure one. Service-center work; the batteries are not owner-accessible.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$225–$390
Shop
~$160–$280
DIY
~$130–$250
Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.
Recommended maintenance
Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort
Cabin Air Filter
Every 12,000 miAnnually or 12,000 miles, sooner in dusty conditions, along with wipers and the key-fob battery.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$60–$95
Shop
~$45–$70
DIY
~$15–$40
Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.
Coolant Check
Every 36,000 miCondition checked at 3 years or 36,000 miles and inspected annually; no published replacement mileage. Battery-loop work is service-center territory.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$285–$330
Shop
~$200–$235
DIY
~$25–$60
Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.
HV Battery & A/C Health Check
Every 24,000 miFormal high-voltage battery health check and A/C performance test every 2 years or 24,000 miles.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
—
Shop
—
DIY
—
Traction battery service varies dramatically by vehicle ($5k–$20k+). Get a quote — we won't pretend to know.
Fatal crash history & reported problems
Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)
1 crashes 2010–2024
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number
Owner-reported problem signals
Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
complaints mentioning a fire
Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.
How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.
This maintenance schedule for the 2024 Lucid Air reflects Lucid's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.